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Creative Muvo 20 Review | 130 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Audio output power:20.00 WBattery life:10 hoursIP rating:?Bluetooth version:4.0Weight:?

Creative Muvo 20 Review: Compare 130 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Speakers category and whether it is worth buying.

Creative Muvo 20
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Speakers category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Speakers category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 88% of portable speakers
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

4.6

Battery

18%

5.1

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Controls

3%

7.1

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 93%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 82%
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Technical Specifications of portable speaker Creative Muvo 20

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Portable Speakers category across these key areas: Audio, Connectivity, Battery, Durability, Controls, Design, Smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Speakers category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

32%

6.7

Audio

20%

4.6

Battery

18%

5.1

Durability

16%

5.9

Connectivity

8%

5.1

Controls

3%

7.1

Design

3%

3.9

Smart features

5.7
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
1.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Speakers category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Speakers category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Popularity:
Creative Muvo 20 has a popularity score of 1.7 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
1.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Portable Speakers category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Portable Speakers category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Audio output power
20 W
Market range: <4 W – >100 W
This portable speaker has an audio output power of 20 W which is higher than that of 46.1% of portable speakers and equal to that of 11.4% of portable speakers.
Driver unit size
76 mm
Market range: <38 mm – >101 mm
This portable speaker has a driver unit size of 76 mm which is larger than that of 76.4% of portable speakers and equal to that of 6.5% of portable speakers.
Number of drivers
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This portable speaker has 2 drivers, which is more than 24.5% of portable speakers and equal to the number in 45.5% of portable speakers.
Frequency response tolerance
?
Lowest frequency
?
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Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth audio. 5.4% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Bluetooth version
4
Market range: <3 – >5.3
This portable speaker supports Bluetooth version 4 which is older than that of 76.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 8.7% of portable speakers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >30 m
This portable speaker has a maximum Bluetooth range of 10 m which is longer than that of 4.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 70.2% of portable speakers.
Bluetooth profiles supported
A2DP; AVRCP; HFP
Bluetooth LE Audio
no
This portable speaker does not support Bluetooth LE Audio. 2.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Battery life
10 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >24 hours
This portable speaker has a battery life of 10 hours which is shorter than that of 53.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 12.9% of portable speakers.
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
Market range: <900 mAh – >6.6k mAh
This portable speaker has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh which is smaller than that of 56.6% of portable speakers and equal to that of 7.2% of portable speakers.
Charging time
8 hours
Market range: <2 hours – >5 hours
This portable speaker has a charging time of 8 hours which is longer than that of 99.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.4% of portable speakers.
Maximum charging input power
5 W
Market range: <5 W – >30 W
This portable speaker has a maximum charging input power of 5 W which is lower than that of 58.7% of portable speakers and equal to that of 38.5% of portable speakers.
Built-in rechargeable battery
yes
This portable speaker has a built-in rechargeable battery. 18.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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IP rating
?
Water resistance
no
This portable speaker is not water resistant. 61.7% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Dust resistance
no
This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant. 51.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Waterproof depth rating
Not waterproof m
This portable speaker is not rated for underwater use. 47.6% of portable speakers have a native waterproof depth rating.
Drop resistance
no
This portable speaker lacks an impact-resistance rating. 32.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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On-device controls placement
top; rear
Touchscreen
no
This portable speaker does not have a touchscreen. 0.3% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Smartphone app control
no
This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control. 54% of portable speakers offer this feature.
No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
Remote control
?
Fast pairing
yes
This portable speaker supports fast pairing. 77.6% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Weight
?
Height
11.5 cm
Market range: <5.79 cm – >29 cm
This portable speaker has a height of 11.5 cm which is shorter than that of 52.5% of portable speakers and equal to that of 1.3% of portable speakers.
Width
33.5 cm
Market range: <7.6 cm – >37 cm
This portable speaker has a width of 33.5 cm which is wider than that of 86.3% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.3% of portable speakers.
Depth
11.5 cm
Market range: <4.3 cm – >19.97 cm
This portable speaker has a depth of 11.5 cm which is deeper than that of 66.9% of portable speakers and equal to that of 0.7% of portable speakers.
Carry options
handle
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Companion app name
?
Firmware updates
no
This portable speaker does not support firmware updates. 47.2% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Firmware update method
USB
Voice assistant support
no
This portable speaker does not support voice assistants. 26.5% of portable speakers offer this feature.
Spotify Connect
no
This portable speaker does not support Spotify Connect. 10.8% of portable speakers offer this feature.
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Creative Muvo 20 vs the average portable speaker

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  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • 26 mm larger main driver
    This portable speaker has a larger main driver than the average portable speaker (76 mm vs 50 mm).
    76 mm vs 50 mm
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    This portable speaker supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average portable speaker does not support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports aptX
    This portable speaker supports aptX, while the average portable speaker does not support aptX.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This portable speaker has more USB ports than the average portable speaker (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Supports NFC Bluetooth pairing
    This portable speaker supports NFC Bluetooth pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support NFC Bluetooth pairing.
  • Has a power bank function
    This portable speaker has a power bank function, while the average portable speaker does not have a power bank function.
  • 5 °C higher maximum operating temperature
    This portable speaker has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average portable speaker (45 °C vs 40 °C).
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Supports fast pairing
    This portable speaker supports fast pairing, while the average portable speaker does not support fast pairing.
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • 5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 3 hours).
    8 hours vs 3 hours
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 4.6% worse value for money
    Creative Muvo 20 offers worse value for money than the average portable speaker (7.22 vs 7.5).
    7.22 vs 7.55
  • 6.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Speakers category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Speakers category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    Creative Muvo 20
    the average portable speaker
    Creative Muvo 20 has a lower user score than the average portable speaker (7.52 vs 8).
    7.52 vs 8
  • Does not include a passive radiator
    This portable speaker does not include a passive radiator, while the average portable speaker includes a passive radiator.
  • 1 Bluetooth levels older
    This portable speaker has an older Bluetooth version than the average portable speaker (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • 1 fewer multipoint connections
    This portable speaker has fewer multipoint connections than the average portable speaker (0 vs 1).
    0 vs 1
  • 5 hours longer charging time
    This portable speaker has a longer charging time than the average portable speaker (8 hours vs 3 hours).
    8 hours vs 3 hours
  • 5 W lower charging input power
    This portable speaker has lower charging input power than the average portable speaker (5 W vs 10 W).
    5 W vs 10 W
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This portable speaker has a shorter battery life than the average portable speaker (10 hours vs 12 hours).
    10 hours vs 12 hours
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    This portable speaker has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable speaker (2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh).
    2,200 mAh vs 2,600 mAh
  • Is not water resistant
    This portable speaker is not water resistant, while the average portable speaker is water resistant.
  • Is not rated as dust resistant
    This portable speaker is not rated as dust resistant, while the average portable speaker is dust resistant.
  • Does not support smartphone app control
    This portable speaker does not support smartphone app control, while the average portable speaker supports smartphone app control.
    No compatible mobile app for speaker control.
  • Does not support stereo pairing
    This portable speaker does not support stereo pairing, while the average portable speaker supports stereo pairing.
  • Does not support True Wireless Stereo
    This portable speaker does not support True Wireless Stereo, while the average portable speaker supports True Wireless Stereo.
  • 15.4 cm wider
    This portable speaker is wider than the average portable speaker (33.5 cm vs 18.1 cm).
    33.5 cm vs 18.1 cm
  • 3.2 cm deeper
    This portable speaker is deeper than the average portable speaker (11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm).
    11.5 cm vs 8.3 cm
  • 5 older
    This portable speaker was released earlier than the average portable speaker (2014 vs 2019).
    2014 vs 2019

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expertreviews.co.uk
23/11/2014
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25/08/2015
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01net.com
20/06/2014
Summary of the review
Reviewing the Creative Muvo 20: A highly durable portable Bluetooth speaker
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Creative Muvo 20

  • Great value for money relative to performance
  • Surprisingly loud sound capable of filling large rooms
  • Quick and easy wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and NFC one-touch pairing
  • Includes an integrated microphone for convenient hands-free conference calling
  • Equipped with aptX audio codec support for higher quality streaming
  • Offers a 10-hour battery life that easily handles all-day casual use
  • Excellent physical build quality and sleek design

What customers don't like about Creative Muvo 20

  • Sound profile is distinctly warm and can overemphasise lower frequencies
  • Mid-range and treble frequencies can sound subdued, muddy, or muddled
  • Audio quality degrades and suffers from distortion at maximum volume levels
  • Lacks a dedicated play/pause physical hardware button on the front control panel
  • Sound performance via the 3.5mm auxiliary jack is poorer compared to Bluetooth
  • Instrument separation and vocal clarity struggle in dense rock or complex audio tracks

Verdict

The Creative Muvo 20 is a 1.02 kg portable wireless speaker featuring twin 3-inch full-range drivers, a 12-degree acoustic tilt for optimized dispersion, and BasXPort technology for enhanced low-end output. It offers connectivity via Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX high-definition codec support, 3.5mm Aux-In, and Tap-and-Play NFC, alongside a built-in microphone for hands-free calls and a 10-hour lithium-ion battery that serves as a mobile power bank via an integrated USB port. Its main advantages include robust bass performance, useful smartphone charging capabilities, and high-fidelity streaming, though it lacks an integrated carrying handle, lacks a dedicated front play/pause button, and suffers from slight audio degradation at maximum volumes.

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